Automotive Metal Finisher - 1st Shift ($20.71+ per hour)

About Frontline, an Oshkosh company

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, has been the leading custom communications vehicle manufacturer since 1985 and has built over 2,500 highly customized vehicles for this industry.  Our team members design and manufacture high-quality, reliable broadcast and communications vehicles for electronic news gathering, satellite uplink, field production, bonded cellular Live&Drive, and weather reporting applications without the use of subcontractors, all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh family, we have the unique ability to leverage our manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the breadth of our organization, making our products truly unique and built for breakthrough. 

The position, Metal Finisher, is responsible for preparing various metal truck bodies, doors, and assorted parts for paint.
 

Essential Functions

• Inspect all materials to be painted before and after preparation
• Smooth surfaces to be painted by sanding parts and grinding welds
• Prepare surfaces for wet on wet paint process
• Recognize, repair, and glaze major defects with no assistance
• Repair and glaze minor dents and gouges
• Train others in the department as needed
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills
• Regular attendance required
• All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned
   

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 or more months of related experience

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

• Knowledge of automotive metal finish and paint process
• Demonstrated experience using hammer/dolly technique
• Demonstrated experience using polyester primers
• Demonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools

Other Physical Requirements

*All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Sense of sound is required
• Sense of balance is required
• Limb and finger dexterity is required
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motions
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs; >35 lbs requires two team members, and >59 lbs requires a lift device.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest

Work Environment

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods of time. This position is regularly exposed to vibration and loud noises.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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